Stefan Borson: West Ham told to take January transfer ‘gamble’, their owners are ‘worried’

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Nuno Espirito Santo has faced sack calls from West Ham fans after failing to turn the club’s fortunes around since arriving at the London Stadium. West Ham’s hierarchy now have a decision to make over their approach to the upcoming January transfer window.

MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Borson said: “Well, if you look at that league table, you’d have to be really worried if you were not just West Ham fans, but West Ham owners. You’ve changed the manager already.” West Ham told how many points they need to avoid relegationBorson insisted West Ham have to “gamble” in January as they look to close the gap on the sides above them.

“I think you look at it in January, you say you’ve got to try and you’ve got to gamble on trying to get a couple of players in that’s going to try and make a difference, but I think it’s hard because they’re quite a long way back,” said Borson. Credit: Imago“I mean, it’s obviously very doable, but I think what would be equally concerning for them is just the number of candidates around that they can finish above.” West Ham’s next fixture sees them take on Brighton in a must-win clash at the London Stadium on Tuesday (30 December).